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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1922

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Villa Seeks Lead Against Rebel in Chihuahua

Francisco Villa has asked permission to lead his men against Gen Rosalio Hernandez, once his aide, now in rebellion in Chihuahua. U S officials say there is no cause for alarm as troops are on border and Juarez garrisons are ready. Mexico City reports Michoacan and Jalisco still disturbed with clashes. officials deny serious revolts and say state assemblies operate under federal protection.

Mexico City Francisco Villa Rosalio Hernandes Chihuahua Hernandez Villa Carranzs United States Herrang Chibuckus Threster Juarez Juarez Serrano Bernandez Rie Francisco Marinel Arena Michoecan Jslisco Michoacan Enrique Estrade Francisco’ Cardenas Rebris Lazaro Cardenas Isthmus Estrade Colima Jalisco Juanajunto Aguas Calientes Zacatecas Luis Gutierrez War Department Sanchez Puebla Salvador Alverado Oazies Department of Interior Gilberto Valenzuela San Marcosa Pechin City San Marcos

Change of Life Woman's Trial in Metropolis Illinois

Mrs Enea Cunver of Metropolis Illinois reports eight months of bed confinement due to illness eased by Lydia E Pinkham s Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills. Within two weeks she could work at home walk miles without fatigue and praises neighbors helped by the medicines.

Me'spolia Illinois B. Pinkham Mrs. Smith Lydia E. Pinkham Anc Enea Metropolis Lydia Pinkham

Officials seek Mexican central relief as Jalapa talks begin

Committers from both factions travel to Jalapa to confer with President Obregon and Interior Secretary Calles. Governor Sanchez plans to brief the president on the Puebla crisis tomorrow. local officials deplore the Puebla situation but insist it is not aimed at the central government.

Jalapa Obregon Interior Calles Sanchez Puebla

Obregon Nervous Over Possible Mexican Revolt Near Border

Washington reports from the Mexican border indicate Obregon's government fears incipient revolutionary movements near the frontier. Juarez unrest is considered uncertain, with Mexican officers hinting at an impending uprising. American observers and Brigadier General Houze note heightened tension but find no justification for expanding forces at Fort Bliss.

Washington Obregon State War Departments Mexico City el Paso Juarez

National agreement on jurisdictional dispute reached

Washington February 18 The Associated General Contractors of America the American Institute of Architects the Engineering Council the National Building Trades Employers Association and the Building Trades Department of the AFL announced a national board of jurisdictional awards agreement. It requires local councils to suspend unions that ignore board decisions and for contractors to include compliance clauses in contracts with unions. Architects and engineers must insert board compliance clauses in specifications. The deal follows a report on Carpenter and Joiners resisting board rulings and notes a settled elevator hoist machinery dispute with elevator constructors and electrical workers abiding by the decision.

Washington, D. C Associated General Contractors of America American Institute of Architects The Engineering Council National Building Trades Employers’ Association Building Trades Department of the American Federation of Labor National Board of Jurisdictional Awards National Board of Jurisdictiona United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners

District Attorney Hugh C suspended six months on contempt

Shreveport Louisiana February 18 The district attorney Hugh C suspended for six months on a federal contempt order. He denied resigning and said he will appeal The charge stemmed from a corruption case involving Fisher Federal Judge Jack Emil Kunta Louisiana Republican official and St A Giddens Louisiana Republican state committeeman

Shreveport Tues Hugh C Bridey Fisher Jack Emil Kunta Louisiana St. A. Giddens Republican State Committee

Hyde rails at Buckner in defense of police acts

Jefferson City Feb 18 Governor Arthur M Hyde replies to a threatening letter from Circuit Judge Buckner about alleged illegal police methods in Munson City. Hyde says Buckner’s communication resembles a campaign note and cites past Kansas City crime declines blamed on terror and oppression era to justify policing actions.

Jefferson City Circuit Dudge “Homes 2 Uucliner Kantar City Barrett Munson City Arthur M. Hyde Buckner Clare Jon Hyde Kansas City

Poison Oak relief ad promises permanent cure

An advertisement for Imperial Eczema Stemedy claims relief from poison oak outbreaks quickly and permanently. It mentions a full refund if the product fails and lists Bomisers' Four Drug Stores as the selling outlets.

Peace 15 Again Appears In Northern Ireland Crisis

The Associated Press reports peace seems to return to Northern Ireland as the release of the remaining kidnapped Unionists eases tension. Both sides still hold prisoners, with Ireland bound to free Monaghen football players only when Clones captives are freed. Sinn Feiners held at Rathfriland face tumultuous assembly charges along with IRA officers at Newry. A neutral boundary judge is sought, with Canada’s Sir Robert Borden mentioned. Belfast’s quietest night in days saw two men shot before curfew.

Associated Press London Ypeace Northern Ireland Clones Monaghen Ulster Sinn Legion Commission Dublin Limerick Cork Boundary Adjustment Commission J. Austen Chamberlain House of Commons Times Canada Robert Borden Belfast Duffin Donnelly

Oklahoma Sheriff Buck Garrett Appeals After Ouster

Animore Oklahoma February 28 Buck Garrett winner on one count in a six count ouster case for permitting prisoners to leave jail before term expiry. Defense attorney J A Champion said an appeal would be taken. Garrett said the verdict vindicated his department and he planned to seek re election in the Democratic primary.

Animore Okla Buck Garrett Carter County Jd. A. Champion Garret Champion Garrett

Fire Devastates Stock Pens in Kansas City District

Kansas City officials inspected ruins of stock pens destroyed by a dramatic fire last night. A high wind fueled the blaze but subsided within two hours, allowing crews to halt spread. Hundreds of sheep and hogs died, about 7400 cattle and sheep saved. Loss estimated around 25000 dollars. Stockyard operations were not disrupted.

Kansas City

Against a Aid Societies In US Russian Relief Efforts

New York report notes American relief groups may hinder Soviet recognition efforts. George Bart Baker, ARA director, says radical organizations in the United States influence Moscow. Baker spent ten days in Moscow after touring Russia.

New York United States Wll George Bart Baker American Relief Administration Myiday Trois Mussia Moscow Baker Roselawn

Russian Relief Work Sparks US Recognition Debate

The text argues that Russian relief efforts in the United States may be used to maintain anti Russian sentiment, hindering vellaf funds flow. It claims any group claiming to represent the Russian government in relief will be exposed for causing embarrassment to Moscow and that recognition is its sought end.

America United States

Bankers Blamed for Farm Price Deflation by Editor

Chicago, Feb. 18. Benjamin C. Marsh, editors of the Farmers National council, told the group that money powers manipulated by international investment bankers forced farmers to bear war costs. He charged deflation cut farm prices andmortgages foreclosures, claiming $20,000,000,000 losses over three years and arguing bankers profited from loans to the government. He praised agricultural senators and congressmen for challenging monopolists and urged backing the agricultural bloc to stabilize prices and revive farm export efforts.

Chicago Benjamin C. Marsh Farmers’ National Council America Agricultural Staates Agricultural “Bloc Farm Products Export Corporation

Judge Landis Quits Bench for Baseball Judge Landis quits bench for baseball

The longtime jurist Judge Landis resigns from the bench to take up baseball officiating. He faced threats during trials and remained a striking figure noted for his white hair wit and sharp actions against courtroom loafers, once fining Standard Oil Indiana.

Landis Standard Oil Company of Indiana Chen Inter

Heydler Hails Landis Resignation For Baseball Focus

New York reports President John A Heydler welcomes Judge Landis resigning to devote full time to baseball. He notes the move eases the dual workload and affirms Landis will keep his seven year contract with a 50 000 annual salary minus his judge pay. Harding was informed by dispatches but White House had not received formal resignation. A separate item describes a Texas laborer whipped and tarred, and a Cuba timber price drop to 28 to 80 per thousand feet from 70 to 80.

New York John A. Heydler National League Landis Judge Landis Tadgs Landis Raws Associated Press Washington, D. C Harding Preva Chicago White Hauser White House Sip Washington, DC Cuba Department of Commerce

Bids Sought For Government Built Fleet

Washington announced by Joseph W. Powell that bids will be received through March 14 for nearly the entire government built fleet worth about 3 billion dollars. The ships include steel cargo and passenger vessels, former German vessels, tankers, and harbor tugs.

Washington, D. C Joseph W. Powell Emergency Fleet Corporation

Testimony in Liquor Case Misquoted Denials Open Hearing Planned

San Antonio police chief denies any misconduct in liquor raids. He asserts full cooperation with federal authorities and invites Justice Campbell to attend a hearing to examine witnesses. The chief emphasizes adherence to proper authority and states there was no conference beyond a discussion about a search warrant return.

Campbell Aiction Enforcement United States District Attorney Police Department of San Antonio Justice Campbell Police Department Hagilton Stevens

Masons Visit Cuero for Major Degree Rites

San Antonio masons arrived in Cuero Texas on February 18 to participate in a major 33rd and 32nd degree gathering hosted by the DeWitt County Scottish Rite Club. Judge W S Fly A C McDaniel and Col Rh B Buck led public talks on Americanism and school programs followed by a barbecue and degree work by a visiting San Antonio team.

Cuera Tex San Antonio Cuera Wriday DeWitt County Scottish Rite Club W. 8. Fly J. K. Blackstone A. C. McDaniel J. H. Haile GC. W. Hall D. Hall W. W. Boyce Mathis Arthur Storms Bobbie Burne M. A. Nowan J. Calhoun Hosa Boothe Col Rh. OB. Buck Daniel O'Connell Sergi J. &. Wreptow Frank H. Adams Arthur Michael Henry Wofford Maxonic Hall Eastern Star Vly Buck

B Y P U Banquet Sparks Hospital Fund Drive in City

At the second annual City BYP U banquet held Friday at the Menger Hotel Ralph Durkee urged 114 Baptist youths of San Antonio to support a modern fully equipped hospital. Alfred Iown chaired, Dr I Ka Gates spoke, and Mayor Black plus numerous local leaders praised church progress and growth.

P. U Menger Ralph Durkee Chamber of Commerce San Antonio Baptists of Southwest Alfred Iown I. Ka Gates Wirat Lonsta O. Fs. Black Lucie Sprecker Joe EB Carroll Sid Williams W. W Mitchell Porter Loring Kokernot J. F. Walker Waeler Madge Ben Vs. Kelly Fred 4. Hall the Teer W. W

City spends on lights and water for public works

San Antonio residents may balk at rising bills as city records reveal monthly electric and water costs. Electric lights totaled 0175.07 and water 5630 for the preceding month, with street and park lighting, lamp maintenance, and public building needs driving the total.

San Antonio Houston and Commerce Streets

Ex San Antonians Widow Paul Van de Velde Dies

Mrs Paul Van de Velde died after an operation at American Hospital in Tampico Mexico. Formerly Ivy Wood of West French Place, she resided here before marriage and was active socially. Survived by mother Mrs Charles Glover Wood and brother C G Wood, plus sisters Mrs Elmer Adler Mrs Thomas Thornberg Mrs Monroe Miller and Fred Wood. Relatives will convey through San Antonio to Hearne for burial.

Paul van de Velde Tammes Mexico Bethday van de Velde Ivy Wood Charles Glover Wood West French Place van ‘de’ Velde Mexico Charles Glover. Wood C. G. Wood Elmer Adler Captain Adler Fair Field Ohio Thomas Thornberg Lieutenant Thornberg Fort Riley Kan Monroe Miller Fred ‘Wood Hearne Tex San Antonio

Broker is Convicted in Grand Larceny Case in New York

Herbert T. Andrews, a broker formerly of Jersey City, was found guilty of grand larceny in the first degree for selling $20,000 in stocks held as collateral by Horace R. Van Viect of Montclair. Sentencing set for next Friday. Andrews gained publicity as "the man with the above wife" after his alleged bigamy, with his true wife Maude Augusta Andrews filing for divorce and the other woman fleeing.

New York Herbert T. Andrews Court of General Sessions Horace R. van Viect Montclair N. d Andrews Jersey City Maude Augusta Andrews

McCormick denies engagement report amid Swiss trip

Chicago February reports say Miss Mathilde McCormick, 16, daughter of Harold McCormick and granddaughter of John D. Rockefeller, is to wed Max Osers in Zurich. No statement from Miss McCormick or secretary Lois Philbrick as Miss Mathilde and sister Muriel await their father’s arrival. Miss Mangold and Osers’ bookkeeper plan to return to Switzerland in spring.

Chicago Max Oser Zurich Switzerland Misa Mathilde -McCormick Harold McCormick John D. Rockefeller New York Bry Lois Gladys Philbrick

Coat found linked to murder of woman near Jackson

A Chicago made coat labeled Earl Kearn and a keyring reading Ada Dreur Warsaw Tex were found near a ravine where a mutilated and charred woman’s body was found. An auto party sought help at a nearby farmer’s home after breaking down on a road between Dentville and Jackson. Sheriff Ramsey of Copiah County awaited word from Warsaw authorities to identify the deceased.

Dentville Jackson Ramsey Copish County Warsaw Texas

Junior Sunday School League Games At YMCA

Two junior basketball games were held at the YMCA. Travis Park Methodists beat Grace Tuterana 27 to 3 with Daggett scoring 21 points on nine baskets in ten attempts. St Mark's defeated Central Baptists 7 to 2. An intermediate game was forfeited to St John's Lutherans by First Baptists for nonappearance.

YM. C. A Travis Park Methodists Grace Tuterana Daggett St. Mark's Central Baptista St. John’s Lutherans First Baptists

State Files Suit Blind Negro Games Shooting Dice

In Mexia Texas on February 18 Benny Thompson a blind Black man and Will Lawson shot dice while Thompson's wife acted as aye. All three were fined in justice court. In Austin Texas on February 18 a suit to recover 238070 deposited with the National Bank of Cleburne and now in receivership was filed in district court by Attorney General W A Keeling. Defendants include A P Wooldridge receiver for the bank the American Surety Company and the bank's officers and directors. The state seeks to recover funds plus interest. In Boston Illinois on February 18 a plan to suppress pistol sales with committees of business leaders judges and citizens was announced. Beautiful Hoselawn Cemetery noted as well kept park in Crockett.

Mexia Tex Big Dick Sam Allen Benny Thompson Will Lawson Thompson Justice Court Austin Vex National Bank of Chicago Hoselawn I Park Crockett

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